Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician

Children’s Minnesota

About The Position

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. The Infectious Disease Program at Children’s Minnesota is seeking a Pediatric Infectious Disease physician to join their experienced group. The Pediatric Infectious Disease program includes 9 dedicated physicians and 1 dynamic nurse practitioner and boasts a strong collaborative approach where clinical practice, decision making, and sub-sub-specialty interests are encouraged. The ID program cares for children with acute and chronic infectious disorders in the greater area of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, as well as those referred from eastern North Dakota and northern Iowa. The Pediatric Infectious Disease group practices at the two hospital-based sites of Children’s Minnesota in Minneapolis and St. Paul, which include large neonatal and pediatric ICUs, and a large and growing Cardiovascular ICU, with a heart transplant program. Additionally, Children’s is home to Minnesota’s primary perinatal and pediatric HIV care program. Providers are responsible for inpatient and outpatient infectious disease consultations, and ongoing care for patients with a broad variety of acute and chronic infectious conditions. Work collaboratively with talented hospitalist medicine and emergency medicine providers along with a full complement of pediatric medical and surgical specialists. Additional partners include a robust Immunology program, which includes 2 physicians and 1 nurse practitioner. The Pediatric Infectious Disease group serves as principal participants in the Antimicrobial Stewardship program, which includes 1 dedicated provider from the team, a dedicated Pediatric Infectious Disease PharmD and a multidisciplinary working committee. The ID group also works closely with the Infection Prevention and Control team, with one dedicated provider that provides clinical consultative expertise. The group also works closely with the Value and Clinical Excellence department by engaging in quality improvement projects including clinical guideline development. The Children’s Hematology and Oncology program is expanding to CAR-T therapy in the coming years, and particular expertise and interest in the infectious disease interface with these patients is desired.

Requirements

MD/DO with a current Minnesota Medical License or the ability to obtain one
Board certification/eligible in Pediatric Infectious Disease
Clinical competency and expertise in caring for hospitalized children.
Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
Knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications.
In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Respect for patient's confidentiality.
Compassionate and approachable.
Responsible and trustworthy.

Nice To Haves

particular expertise and interest in the infectious disease interface with these patients is desired.

Responsibilities

inpatient and outpatient infectious disease consultations
ongoing care for patients with a broad variety of acute and chronic infectious conditions
Work collaboratively with talented hospitalist medicine and emergency medicine providers along with a full complement of pediatric medical and surgical specialists.
principal participants in the Antimicrobial Stewardship program
works closely with the Infection Prevention and Control team
works closely with the Value and Clinical Excellence department by engaging in quality improvement projects including clinical guideline development.